--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It flew away, whatever it was, and now he…" description: "\"“It flew away, whatever it was, and now he squinted up and remembered that it was the first time in a long spell he had seen the sky, and he thought: I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77b/wilfrido-d-nolledo-286692_first-time_it-flew-away-whatever-it-was-and-now-he_231528.jpg" --- # It flew away, whatever it was, and now he squinted up and… ![“It flew away, whatever it was, and now he squinted up and remembered that it was the first time in a long spell he had seen the sky, and he thought: It is longer, lonelier and lovelier than any of my prayers.” quote by Wilfrido D. Nolledo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77b/wilfrido-d-nolledo-286692_first-time_it-flew-away-whatever-it-was-and-now-he_231528.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77b/wilfrido-d-nolledo-286692_first-time_it-flew-away-whatever-it-was-and-now-he_231528.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77b/wilfrido-d-nolledo-286692_first-time_it-flew-away-whatever-it-was-and-now-he_231528.jpg) > ““It flew away, whatever it was, and now he squinted up and remembered that it was the first time in a long spell he had seen the sky, and he thought: It is longer, lonelier and lovelier than any of my prayers.”” [Wilfrido D. Nolledo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wilfrido-d-nolledo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeing the sky after a long time feels longer, lonelier, and more beautiful than prayer, highlighting awe in natural observation. **In simple terms:** The sky feels vast and beautiful after absence. Key Takeaway Observe nature for awe and perspective. Themes nature awe loneliness beauty reflection Mood poetic contemplative Type literary personal When to use this quote - travel - personal reflection - creative writing Key Concepts perception spirituality mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What does the sky symbolize for you? - How does awe affect your inner life? 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